Revolut reportedly set for £1.5bn in revenue on higher European interest rates December 20, 2023 Revolut is set to see revenue of more than £1.5bn in 2023, according to an investor presentation seen by Bloomberg, as the pan-European fintech receives a boost from higher interest rates.
Surprise inflation fall casts doubt on Bank of England’s interest rate path December 20, 2023 According to new figures out this morning, the headline rate of inflation fell to 3.9 per cent, its lowest level in two years.
Shares in banks and housing firms rise on sharp inflation slowdown December 20, 2023 Shares in banks and housebuilders jumped on Wednesday morning after fresh inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts in the first half of next year.
Inflation falls to 3.9 per cent as lower food and petrol prices ease pressure on Bank of England December 20, 2023 The data comes amid continuing debate about when the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates.
Wage growth expected to continue in 2024 as employees hold all the cards December 20, 2023 Looking ahead into next year, Sheila Attwood, XpertHR senior content manager, data and HR insights, said wage growth would ease - but only slightly.
Bank of England to work more closely with regulator to promote key objectives December 19, 2023 "The shared aim of this MoU is to enable closer working between the parties, including the exchange of appropriate information, to assist them in discharging their statutory functions," the document said.
Pimco boss: UK risks ‘hard landing’ as consumers feel the pinch from higher rates December 19, 2023 UK faces a "higher probability of more significant economic deterioration" than US
Leading lawyer Rachel Kent appointed by Treasury to oversee City watchdog scrutiny December 18, 2023 "The financial services regulators have a significant impact on millions of consumers and firms and it is important that they are subject to effective scrutiny," Kent said.
Square Mile city break: How to do London’s oldest district in style December 18, 2023 I skipped the train from Liverpool Street station on Friday, checked into the Pan Pacific and spent a weekend in the Square Mile
‘Further evidence’ needed to show wage growth is falling, Bank’s Broadbent warns December 18, 2023 The Bank of England needs "further evidence" that wage growth was decisively cooling before cutting interest rates, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said today.